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Responsibilities

**Mercy Hospital Folsom** , a member of Dignity Health, is currently looking for a **_Clinical Pharmacy Specialist_** to add to their hospital staff. The incumbent is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services including the implementation of both system and facility Pharmacy Services initiatives. This position will provide leadership in establishing and maintaining clinical programs, evaluate Dignity Health initiatives for their applicability to the facility, mentor staff pharmacists to clinical pharmacy activities, educate pharmacy residents and students affiliated with the facility, and collaborate with the facility Pharmacy Director in establishing action plans to support department initiatives at the campus level.

Requirements

+ Demonstrated clinical practice experience in a setting of similar size and complexity and/or completion of a pharmacy residency

+ Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or a Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MS).

+ Prefer candidates to be a Member of ASHP & CSHP and have completed a pharmacy residency.

+ Current health care management theory and practices

+ Managed care knowledge

+ Effective communication, negotiation and problem solving techniques

+ Knowledge of application of standards from regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations

+ Knowledge of financial management and health care economicsoperational knowledge of pharmaceutical care distribution systems

+ Knowledge of drug utilization review, quality improvement techniques, pharmacy automation

+ Understanding of California Title 22 regulations pertaining to provision of pharmaceutical care in acute care, long-term care, sub-acute care, and psychiatric care

+ Knowledge of the principles of adult learning skills training.

This position shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy Hospital of Folsom and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.

For further information, or to apply online, please visit: www.dignityhealth.org/careers

_Dignity Health is an EEO/AA employer._

Qualifications

Minimum Required

+ Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

+ Residency completion or 3 years of clinical experience

+ Active State Pharmacist License in good standing, PHARM:CA

+ Board Certification (e.g. BCCP, BCPS) required within 3 years of hire (36 months) - any incumbents would not be required to obtain board certification

+ Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association

Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services

+ knowledgeable and skilled in current practice of different pharmacy practice settings

+ strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards

+ strong project management skills

+ good strategic planning skills

+ strong change management skills

+ must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation

+ team orientation, professionalism and trust

+ place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect

Overview

**Dignity Health @ Mercy Hospital of Folsom** is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.

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Pay Range

$72.88 - $108.42 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.